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The Arab Revolt was an uprising led by Sharif Hussein ibn Ali and his sons, supported by Britain, against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

Global conflict centered on the European war of 1914–1918, involving empires, colonial territories and multiple military theaters.

British archaeologist, military officer, and liaison who participated in and helped coordinate Arab operations against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

Strategic Red Sea port captured by Arab forces from the Ottoman garrison on 6 July 1917.

Major Syrian city entered by Arab and British forces on 1 October 1918 during the final phase of the revolt.

Historical region along the Red Sea coast of the Arabian Peninsula and the core territory of the Hashemite-led revolt.